how many grams in a tablespoon of polenta?

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• How much polenta do I need to coat a fish fillet?
  Two to three tablespoons (around 20-30 g) is enough to dust both sides of a single fillet before pan-frying. Polenta's coarse texture gives a crunchier crust than flour or fine cornmeal — closer to a light breading. Press the fish into the polenta on a plate rather than sprinkling, and shake off the loose grains so they don't burn in the oil.
• Can I make a single serving of polenta porridge by the tablespoon?
  Yes — three tablespoons of dry polenta (about 30 g) simmered in roughly three-quarters of a cup of milk or water makes one breakfast bowl. Stir often for the first few minutes to keep the grains from clumping on the bottom, then drop the heat and let it cook 15-20 minutes. Sweet or savory toppings both work at this scale.
• Is a tablespoon of polenta enough to thicken a stew?
  For one or two servings, yes. A tablespoon (10.2 g) whisked into hot broth thickens it the way a cornstarch slurry would, but with corn flavor and a slightly grainy body. Add it gradually and simmer at least 10 minutes — polenta needs heat and time to hydrate, and undercooked grains stay chalky in the spoon.

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